at the time of his marriage to Nicole. Yet he has been swallowed up like a gigolo, and somehow permitted his arsenal to be locked up in the Warren safety deposit vaults.')
             Despite both these men having vast amounts of money at their disposal, thus the theoretical ability to do or achieve anything they want, neither of these men are happy. Interestingly, neither of these men view their money as material wealth, but intrinsically linked to their lovers. Fitzgerald does not put forward the theory that money brings happiness, or can solve problems, but more often than not, brings more sadness and joy. This contrasts nicely with the mood of the 1920s which was of materialism, and also of the 1930s, where lack of money brought unhappiness.
             Gatsby and Diver are both seen by their peers as luck men living an ideal life as socialites, entertaining people endlessly, blessed with great fortunes ( 'lucky Dick, you big stiff'). What more could they wish for? They lived in big house, socialise and provide for others, and appear to enjoy
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